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Fiľakovo — Hajnáčka, via Belina, Saddle under Monika, Šurice

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18 kmLength
371 mAscent
412 mDescent
580 mMax. altitude
191 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Fiľakovo – Belina – Saddle under Monika – Šurice – Hajnáčka. Has yellow marking (regional route №8460, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8460. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 18 km. Location: mountain range — Bôrka and Čerchát, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 18 km with 371 m of ascent from Fiľakovo to Hajnáčka. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 220–260 m
  2. 4–7 kmClimb of 320 m (up to 575 m)
  3. 7–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 480–580 m
  4. 10–13 kmDescent of 280 m (down to 208 m)
  5. 13–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 190–210 m

Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a descent of 130 m (≈13%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Fiľakovo. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
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